PHOTOS: TCN Upgrades Agbara 132/33kV Transmission Substation The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) hereby notifies the public that it is undertaking an upgrade of its 2x45MVA to 2x100MVA Power Transformers at its Agbara 132/33kV Transmission Substation in Ogun State, under the Lagos Region. The upgrade aims to increase the substation’s capacity to meet the growing electricity demand in Agbara and its environs, driven by industrialization in the area. Upon completion, three additional feeders will be radiated from the upgraded transformers, enabling Eko Electricity Distribution Company to increase supply to its customers in the area. To minimize disruption, TCN is replacing…
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Rivers Assembly Backs Emergency Rule, Tells Tinubu What To Do Again The Rivers house of assembly has attributed the declaration of a state of emergency in the state to the “despotic and tyrannical” actions of governor Siminalayi Fubara. On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers following the prolonged political crisis and instability in the state. Tinubu also suspended the governor, his deputy and members of the state assembly. He also nominated retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the administrator of the state. The Rivers legislature has been factionalised following the conflict between Fubara and Nyesom…
NBA Sends Stroπg Message To NASS Over Tinubu’s State Of Emergency In Rivers State The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has raised serious concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as an unconstitutional overreach that threatens Nigeria’s democratic fabric. The declaration, announced on 18th March 2025, cited “prevailing political tension” and the “vandalisation of pipelines” as justification. However, the NBA has questioned the legality of the move, particularly the suspension of the Rivers State Governor, Deputy Governor, and members of the State House of Assembly for six months. In a statement released…
Discard Repressive Counter Subversion Bill Sponsored By House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas; Amnesty International Urges Nigeria Global human rights body, the Amnesty International Nigeria, has called for the immediate withdrawal of the Counter Subversion Bill 2024, recently introduced in the House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by Speaker Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has sparked widespread criticism for its potential to violate international human rights standards and stifle dissent in Africa’s most populous nation. Isa Sanusi, Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, condemned the bill as “misplaced and ill-timed,” warning that its vague and broad language could lead to harsh punishments…
Wike Blasts FCDA Boss Over Alleged Fraud Against Gishiri Residents Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has expressed disapproval towards the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Richard Yunana Dauda, for allegedly attempting to defraud persons whose homes were demolished in Gishiri village of Abuja. Approximately 455 individuals, both local residents and others from outside the community, saw their homes demolished last week as part of ongoing road construction efforts in the capital city. Wike, who made this known while addressing key stakeholders and Gishiri community leaders on Monday, expressed displeasure over alleged…
APC Blasts El-rufai For Inviting Opposition Leaders To SDP The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Nasir el-Rufai’s invitation to opposition leaders to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP) “is nothing short of an invitation to drink from a chalice poisoned by selfishness, vengefulness and delusion of grandeur”. On March 10, el-Rufai resigned his membership of the APC and joined the SDP after months of strategic meetings with opposition party leaders. El-rufai, who served as governor of Kaduna from 2015 to 2023, has been critical of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the APC in recent months. “Nigerians are far more savvy…
Akume Breaks Silence Over Personal Assistant’s Alleged N10billion Money Laundering Case George Akume, The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has dissociated himself from the ongoing investigation into his Personal Assistant, Andrew Torhile Uchi, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Uchi is currently in EFCC custody over allegations of corruption, bribery, and money laundering involving approximately N10billion. Reports suggest that he allegedly acquired properties worth over N6billion in Abuja; Jos, Plateau State; as well as Makurdi, Gboko, and Tarka Local Government Areas of Benue State. Additionally, two Bureau de Change operators are under investigation for their…
Sowore Rubbishes Akpabio, Says Senate President Supposed To Be In Prison If Nigeria Were To Be A Functioning Country Omoyele Sowore, Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has strongly criticised Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, saying that he is rather supposed to be in prison than occupying one of the highest positions in the country. Speaking during an exclusive interview on KaaTruths, Sowore said, “Akpabio should never have been a Senate President in Nigeria if Nigeria were to be a country that is functioning at all.” He further condemned Akpabio’s record, questioning his credibility…
Governor’s Son Blasts Tinubu’s Son Over Food Distribution Shamsuddeen Mohammed, son of Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, has called out Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, over his recent food distribution efforts in northern states. In a Facebook post on Sunday, Shamsuddeen criticized Seyi for offering food and drinks to young Nigerians, particularly in Bauchi State, instead of focusing on long-term empowerment initiatives. He argued that sustainable development programs would have a more meaningful impact on the lives of youths rather than temporary handouts. Calling on Seyi Tinubu to provide meaningful opportunities for youths in Bauchi State, Shamsudeen wrote:…
Atiku Hails Corper Who Criticised Tinubu’s Government, Reveals Next Action Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commended the courage of Ushie Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Lagos, who recently came under fire for criticising President Bola Tinubu’s government over the state of the economy. In a post on his verified X account on Sunday, Atiku described the corps member, popularly known as Raye on social media, as a symbol of a new generation of Nigerian women who are fearless in demanding accountability and transparency in governance. He noted that her boldness and outspokenness reflect the…